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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

FIrs.-All dts stopped free by DR.. kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first
DAYS use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and
O.. 90 trial bottle free to dt cases. Send to
DR.. Kline, sSl Arch ST., Philadelphia. Pa
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20
The Rarest OF CombfnatIons

True delicacy Of flavor with true efficacy
OF action, has been attained in the famous
California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its pleasant taste and beneficial effects have
rendered it immensely popular. For sale by
j. NJ MIXER. may9deod&wlm3pnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

The Augusta Water Co. is busy laying
service pipes and they are receiving numer.
ou, applications for water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

Mr.. o C. Webster of Bowdtch, Webster
& Co., has evaporated a gallon Of Wade's
celebrated Diamond Spring water, and the
salts obtained amounted to little less than
four grains, which is a very favorable com.
parison with the Poland Spring liquid.
Mr.. Webster will analyze the salts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

DR.. H. Schafer says: "The results obtains
ed in my use of 'Digestylin' for Indigestion
and Dyspepsia are most satisfactory"
Sold by all Druggists, 81 90 per bottle. or
W. F. Kidder Co.. Manufacturing Chemists
IS John St, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

Mr.. J. W. Harlow has received word from
the selectmen of Boothbay announcing that
the new Ocean Point road would be COM
menced next Monday. 1t will require about
three weeks to complete 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

Mr.. Herbert l.. Kelley, employed at S s.
Brooks & Co 3 store, is laid up by reason OF
injuries sustained by dropping portion of a
harrow upon his foot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

new and handsomely finished nickel
plated water pressure gauge was received
Yesterday by J. II. Cogan & Co., for the
Augusta Water Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

The five members Of the police force are
appearing out this week in new uniforms and
neat helmets to match, the latter furnished
by Mr.. +. w. Mathews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

The Augusta National Bank front was be-
ing brushed up with coat of varnish yester-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

The graduating exercises of st. Catharine's
Hall will occur June 10Th. The class will
number some six young ladies'.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

Every citizen who feels an interest in the
future welfare of Augusta should attend the
meeting at Meonian Hall this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20
Harriet.

In Ellsworth. May II. Lemuel Stuart to Miss Fan
ME L. Spauldine. both OF Ellsworth.
In Searsport, May Is, A. A. Jackson, n. D.. Of
Jefferson, 10 Miss Matte J. PendletoE OF Searsport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

Nex potatoes from Bermuda are in the
Market
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

Mr.. R. W. Soule has disposed of another
.v;ctor bicycle to Waterville parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

Mr.. Orville ID. Lambards extensive hay
farm is looking finely the present spring, and
bounteous crop is promised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

wyman, Weber & Gage received cargo
chamber by gondola this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

Hon. George E. Weeks recently shipped a
csrpo of ice to the Isle of Shoals. This is
said to be the nearest point to which ice ship
ments have been made for several years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

ES- The best place in the city to buy
Oil Stoves. Refrige'stors, Ice Cream Freez-
ers. Garden Vases, &c. Call and examine our
stock. j. Ii. CoGAN, III Water St.
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Oct2d&wlynrchwky

Know myself by reading the ''Sctence Of
Life" the best medical work ever published,
for young and miiiIe-.g-d men.
-nsy7d&yfy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

The Cushnoc Gun Club INDUCES in its
regular shoot next Monday afternoon. to 7
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

It will probably require until August to
complete the basement of the new public
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

The walls of the new chapel of ST.
Catharine's Hall are up and work is pro-
crossing rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

Can't. John Sidney will make extensive i'm
,,ovements on his hotel on Capitol Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20
To the Public.

&S- Now is the time to get carriages at
ooule's at bottom prices. mayl7lw+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

600 yds. Cancels Hair
Suitings in grays and tans.
These suitings are 40 inches
in width, and have always
been sold at 81 per yd. Ny
price is 75c.
800 yds. Wool Serges, in
grays and brown, 40 inches
wide, worth 75c. Ny price
SOC. per yd.
A lot of Scotch Ginghams,
IN new and beautiful designs,
retailed everywhere at 25c.
My price 20 cents per yard.
$500 yds. Choice Standard
Prints, in new and seasonable
designs. Made to retail at
Sc. My price sc. per yard.
New Line of Summer
Skirts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

ES~cisterns, cess pools and vaults cleaned
and contents removed Address,
JOHN K. Holt, City.
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q NJ TIA MT,EN CORNER BRIDGE and WATER STS
NEW FIRM!
y. 68. CoGAN 90 co.
(SuccEssoRs WARD
III Water st.. Augusta, and t0t Lisbon st., lewiston

We call attention to our large stock of Plumbing and
Steam Heating Goods Furnaces Electric Bells Marbzed
Nantes, Crates, Brass Tenders, Fire Sets and Tiles
Magee's Mystic Range, containing all the latest i'm
provements including the celebrated Dockash Crate
Magee's Boston Heater Furnace the most economical
and powerful heater in the market
Having engaged the services of Mr. Chas NJ Taber a
first class plumber also experienced steam-pper from
Braman, Dow " Co., Boston, guarantee that all
work left in our care will he promptly and faithfully
cuted
Thankful for past favorS hope for continuance of
same in future Connected by telephone. mch22dtf
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g. ~. ia ME- So
This week am opening exceptional paraze below

which | particularize below.
1000 yds. Crinkled Seer
suckers, in all the desirable
stripes, pink, blue, beige,
brown, ecru, cream, etc. The
price of this quality of Seer
sucker has always been l5c.
These goods | have marked
l2ac. per yard.
600 yds. Cream Crinkled
Seersucker, at DC. per yard.
A Job Lot of Oriental
Laces, worth Toe. anywhere.
My price is 5 cents per yard.
A few more of those Smyr-
Ma Rugs, lSx36 in. Worth
$3.50, My price 81.
A fresh invoice of the
Spring Balance Window
Shades, in all colorS, worth
5Oc., my price 30c. each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-20

Devine & Coughin can always be relied
upon to carry in stock the purest and best
goods, and sustain the reputation of being &C
tive. pushing and reliable. by recommending
articles with veil established merit and such
as are popular. Having the agency for the
celebrated DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, colds and coughs, will sell it on q
positive guarantee. 1t will surely cure any
and every affection of throat, lungs, or chest,
and in order 20 prove our claim, we ask you
to call and get Trial Bottle Free.
A STARTLING TRUTH Thousands die an
nsally from neglected coughs and colds,
which soon ripen into consumption, or other
equally fatal diseases of the lungs; when, by
the timely use of single bottle of DR..
wistar's Balsam OF Wild Cherry, their lives
could have been preserved TO . green old
age. MAJ l7d&vlv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-31
LOCAL BREVITIES.
Kite time has come again.

Alt6 Utnle mas come again.
A gentleman in Fauquier county writing
to friend in this city, says 1.-THE ALEXAN-
DRIA GAZETTE is looked upon by our peo-
pie almost as county paper"
There are five men in the congregation Of
Christ church, in this city, whose ages as
gregate over four hundred years-three be-
ing over so years and one over 10.
A colored man, who lives near The Sem.
mary, came to this city this morning and
made complaint to the county authorities
that yesterday some young white men shot
into his house and came near killing his
wife. He showed the ball which entered
his window. The matter will be investigated
A row took place yesterday morning in
the store of Mr.. w. c. Johnston, on the Co
lumbia pike, in the county, in which VIM.
Grimes, coored. was assaulted and badly
beaten by another colored man, FAMED
Frederick Golden. During the difficulty q
heavy weight, thrown by one of the men,
came near striking Mr.. Johnston on the
head Warrants have been issued for the
arrest of the men.
Messrs. j. T. & j. G.. Beckham to-day received
handsomely engraved card Of thanks III ac-
acknowledgement OF contributions made by them
and the citizens Of Alexandria to the Charleston
sufferers
cold wave is reported to be on its way east
but the Indications are that this district is to
be favored with warmer, fair weather.
A fire at the pattern shop at the Washington ma
Wy yard on Saturday evening damaged the build
ing and its contents to the extent of S15 600.
1t is said that the conference to be held to night
will decide not to have firemen's parade here on
the 22d ofFebruary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-31
more, Md, and Charles v Lambert, travelling
agent of the Champion harvesters for State of
Virginia. 1 Champion new mower"

more, Md, and Charles V. Lambert, travelling
agent of the Champion harvesters for State of
Virginia. Champion new mower"
Through N. Lindsey & Co.
From Chas. F. Sullivan, No. south Howard ST.,
Baltimore Md. Z. gross Kirk & Co.'s Juvenile
soap.
Through j. d. H. Lunt. esq.
From Barker, Moore & Mein, Philadelphia, 50.
Through ". II. May d: Son.
From South Bend Chilled Plow Company, South
Bend, Ind 1 reversible share pillow.
Through Z j. Miller Son IL Co.
From Bawo & Dotter so Barclay street, New
York, flower VASE; from Gillindcr & Sons, Phil
adelphia, Pa, lot of glassware; from 0. A. Gazer
& Co., % Barclay ST., N. Y, lot of French china
from Matthai, Ingram g. Co., Sc Hanover street,
Baltimore. Md, tin toilet set.
Through John 4. Marshall, esq.
From Spear Bros, 206 W. Pratt street. Balti-
more SIS: from Taylor & Carr, Alb Arch street,
Philadelphia, 1 pair fine shoes, to be rallied off
and made to fit the winner; from Smith & Slough
ton, South Abingdon Station, Mass, IS; from
Nathan Wolfsheimer & Sons, 202 w. Baltimore
street, Baltimore, 1 gentleman's fine dress suit
Through George McBmney d: Son.
From VIM. II. Tenney & Sons, Georgetown, D.
c., 1 Dbl New South flour, to BIO rallied.
Through ". II. AcCHen esq.
From B. c. Bibb & Sons, Baltimore, hcuse
range.
Through B. w. Nails. esq.
From John Lucas & Co., HI II. 4th street,
Philadelphia 81 pound cans paint; from Hrsberg,
Hollandcr Co, Baltimore, Nd, box brass
plates and placques from Robinson, Lane Co.,
Al S. Sharp street, Baltimore 50.
Through Frederick PAT, esq.
From Miller & Ober, Newark N. j., 2 pairs
patent leather Oxford ties.
Through lfcSSrS. P0weT G White.
From Walden & Co., 200 S. Front street, Phila-
delphia, S25; from James Walsh &, Co., Cincn-
NATL $25; from Moore & Sinnott, 232 S. Front
street, Philadelphia, 2 cases Gibson's Pure Rye
Whiskcy; from FELTON, & Sons, Boston, Mass, 1
case New England Rum.
Through G. IVm. Ramsay, esq.
From Martin, Gillett & Co., Baltimore, 81 lbs.
Heno tea and decorations
Through A. Ruben d: Son.
From S. G. Palmer, Washington. d. c., dozen
bottles Excelsior nerve food
Through Henry L. Simpsons Sons
From Mcssrs. Wallace & Elliot, New York city
$40, and from Messrs. Shattuck & Binger, New
York city, $40.
Through T. Scawar=, esq
From Moses Cohen & Son, Baltimore, So.
Through Charles S. Taylor, esq.
From Baltimore Pearl Hominy Co., one case of
pearl homny.
Through John T. TdckeH, esq
From the Charlottesville Woollen Mills, So;
from G. A. Clark & Bro, 400 Broadway, New
York, 1 cabinet, 25 dozen, Ciarks 0. N. T. spool
cotton.
Through MeSSrS. Wise d Co.
From Georgia Home Insurance Co, So and
from R. Emory Warfeld, manager Royal insur-
ance Co., $40; from J. Montgomery Hare, mana
ger Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co., P. o. box
3O43, New York City, So.
All other merchants of this city who receive con-
tributions from their foreign correspondents are
requested to communicate with Capt Mushbach,
that proper acknowledgment may be made
promptly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-31
Foreign Contributions TO the Alex
andrin Light Infantry Fair.

The following donations of goods and money
have been received and reported to Capt. Must.
bach for the coming fair of the Alexandra Light
Infantry which promises to be brilliant success
Through r. C. Acton, esq,
From julius King Optical Co.. Cleveland, o., 1
pearl opera glass and bag from Horny MDy P. o.
box 1865 N. Y. city, ] 2ol hunting case silver
Anchor watch.
Through r. ". Arc,y, esq.
From Messrs. Grim & Conway, Philadelphia,
one caddy of tea worth SD to Sl6.
Through G. Il. Appich esq.
From c. II. Myers Bro, ~ Exchange Place,
Baltimore, S..
Through Il. Baer, esq.
From Messrs. Naumberr, Kraus, Lauer G. Co.,
Now York So; from John A, Griffith & Co., Balti-
more, SO, and from S. Stein g. Co, New York,
So.
Through Bernheimer &, En,stein.
From A. NJ. Bonheimer 26 Hanover street,
Baltimore, i dozen suspenders; from NJ z. Elang-
er, IS Hanover street, Baltimore, dozen sleeve
buttons.
Through L. Bril-, .ir., esq.
From Louis Petzold & Co.. Baltimore, "a bot
ties Petzold's German Bitters, and from Hotops
Pen Park Vineyards, Charlottesville, Va, case
Norton Seeding Claret. and from Otto A. Krauss,
New York city, L case Bordeaux wine.
Through Messrs J. r. d j. G. Beckhdm
From Geo. L. Gambrll & Co., Baltimore Md,
SO; from Washington Flour and Feed Co., 1
pdrTel '(creAl uOuT
Thsoagh L. r. Caroea esq.
From W. ]. Lowp, Washington, D. c., sack OF
peanuts.
Through Adolph Diedel, esq.
From Hodges Bros, % Hanover street, Bal'i-
more. $40.
Through Isaac Eichberq, esq.
From Mr.. Frank Hume, Washington, D. c., $50
Through George E. French. esq.
From Raphael Tuck & Sons, New York city, 20
artistic calendars from Harper Bros, New York
city. two elegertly illustrated hooks; from O
Lindemann & Co, New York city, one dozen
pocket knives, and from University Publishing
Co., New York oity, four books of general interest
and value.
From Danville Stove Co., Danville, Pa, one
| '.Montour," self-fesding parior stove
TArougI. C. IT. Hoirell esq.
From Hirsh g. Bro Philadelphia, one hand
some silk umbrella; from Townsend, Grace & CO.
Baltimore, 81, and from D. B. & M. Lester
New York city, SO.
Through Me.srs. Gas. King d; Son.
From Smith, Dixon & CO., Baltimore, so tros
P1sapsYo icing Powder Co.. Baltimore i"t
f---ing Powder.
/! From L. H. Lee & Bro, general agents, Bait
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-31
Il do not like thee, DR.. Fell,
The reason WIZ / cannot tell.

1t has often been wonde:ed at, the bad
oaor this eft quoted doctor was in. Twas
probably because he, being one Of tie old
school doctors, made up pills as lar as
bullets, which nothing but an ostrich could
bolt without nausea. Hence the dislike
DIR. r. Y. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pei.
let's" are-sugar coated and no larger than
bird-shot, and are quick to do their work.
For all arrangements of the liver. bowels
and stomach they are specific.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-31

For a severe and aggravated cough, &C.
companed by sore chest, have used DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup with the most satistac-
torv results, obtaining, as did, speedy re.
lief JOHN GLOVER, Portsmouth, We.
Salvation Oil once tried, always used. 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-31

AMusEMENTs.-Oneo fthe best attractions
ever in Alexandria will produce tonight q
play entrciy new to Alexandria theatre
coers. The attraction is the Mcdowell
Com j :. Company, composed of very able
artists and endorsed by all the best jour
nails in the country, and the play is the Eng
ish military comedy of "Our Regiment. y
The company is said to be well balanced
one, and The success they have net with in
other cities is the best evidence Of their
ability.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-31

DR.. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" is
not extoled as "cure-all,n but admirably
fulfIs singleuess Of purpose, being a most
potent specific in those chronic weaknesses
peculiar to women. Particulars in DR..
Pierce's large treatise on Diseases Peculiar
to Women, 100 pages, sent for 10 cents in
stamps. Address WORLDS DIsPENsARY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Cos Main Street,
Buffalo, n y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-31

TggR. & D. OFFIcEs.-It having been
.,rnored that General Manager Thomas, OF
.Se Danyille systeui, was opposed TO having
~ Office removed from Washington to
ppii7obmond, reporter OF the Richmond D'S-
h 'Atas ;nouired of Second Vice-President
gr,oL Saturday if it was correct. Major
D DoOIsy replied that if Mr.. Thomas had de.
p l,GoT pbere his Office shall be located he
C nas mt aware of such decision. Mr..
T TSa has not said whether he will accept
49, nO engagement of the East Tennessee line.
lion f%o this of course, greatly depends where
:. P Pin he hest TO have headquarters. Should
~ accant the management Of the Tennessee
t,S5 iI Il is probable he will, provided Mr..
FL 49, reaipnsl he will be general traffic man
a a,ar oft6e two lines, with his present as.
10 Major Randolph, as general man
o o',s,. Of the Dsnvlle, and another gentle
man. who now holds that position on the
Is Tennessee. will remain general man
a nny Of that road Should this be done it
~" a;Il make little difference whether Mr.
T TS Headquarters are in Washington,
p limo Atlanta, or Knoxville, where
NV 'lfices of the East Tennessee now are
and and where they will likely remain. Mr..
' 'ig after consultation with President
Sn pY, and Vice President Logan, will locate
9'tsysyer he thinks best. Major Dooley is
a,;ll ofthe opinion that the other Danville
o o,a, will certainly be brought back to
piebmood and that in the near future.
' "a, ba, to oa decided By the execu tive
cormittee. to whom has been given author
I Nv 10 vet in the premises, and Major Dooley
i dsiIy expecting notice of the meeting to
he held in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-31

sBA. L. l. FAIR.-The lady managers and
heads of tables are requested to meet at the Bach
elor Club Rooms at 3ls clock p. IN, on Tuesday,
Feb. 1st By order of the It'll PRESIDENT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-31

QUANTlco IN New HANDs.--Mr. Max
r r;aiIlsOarg' OF Baltimore, has purchased the
image image on the Potomac river known as
GI gun; Tne purchase comprises the land
c SinS between Quantico and Chappawamsic
zee raseAs aud extending back to the telegraph
s svSI' 1t contains some A 800 acres of land,
huu was purchased about fifteen years ago
Co., Jessie NJ Hoyt, of New York, Mr.. Nc.
o otTb'a'ck' the Chicago reaper man, and
inn capitalists, with the intention of max.
o .Is II an attractive summer resort. They
IsO proposed TO construct railroad across
rao country through Prince William county,
G ian connections with Manassas juno
n r.Vu win the view OF making it shipping
o o"ot a large hotel was built, which, Mr..
will Tsourg says, has never been used. He
jz lin PROBABLY block out some plans for utl.
'Nag his purchase.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-31

no,n h;srERDAY.-The weather yesterday
ds,a a.ug was cloudy and threatening, and
IN Ire, IRE many from going out of doors, but
sbon ,ue afternoon the skies cleared, the sun
mia lid =, Ipi'sAily and, the temperature being
Tb ,a, m 'he streets were througed with people.
cbn.o weather affected the attendance at the
se sTtiVaes, the congregations at the evening
At ,t :, being larger than in The morning.
Boo ~, rall's church, in the evening, Bishop
sSS.ue, OF China, delivered an interesting
eis, issS' The Young Mems Christian Asso,
l sr"aIa meeting at the NJ. e. Church, wa:
ysS s0is attended, and the exercises were
cer ~ ,.u!!efesting. AT night Rev. Mr.. Mer
sts,D "a. Inc Baptist church, deplored the ex
'''ence Of club rooma,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-31

p I Tsi services are in progress in the M.
thu G rucn. ii. o. Williams will address
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-31
AlryalgdrIa Gazette
= --a---
,,oxDAY EVENING, JANUARY 81.
LOCAL NEWS.

r. this district cold northerly winds, shifting
fO o..-srly. becoming slightly warmer, TAR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-31

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was clear
and cool. with four prisoners and two LODI
GERS at the station house. Ga Saturday
night there were two prisoners and seven
lodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed OF the
following cases:
John Howard, colored, arrested BY officer
Henry for being drunk ard disorderly was
fined g.
David Thompson and Frank Napier, col.
ored boys arrested by officers Hayes and
I.awer. charged. with stealing lot of brass,
we're discharged.
Silas Johnson, colored, arrested by officers
Arnold and Henry, charged with stealing q
wheelbarrow from Mr.. Samuel Henry, was
Matilda and Comora Johnson, colored
girls, charged with throwing stones at per-
sons in the yard of John DeHaven, were
fined 81 each.
The Mayor has given orders to break up
tho gang Of disorderly men and boys who
frequent the neighborhood of the local
depot
1t. Smith 10 day received letter from
Charles W. O'Neile. of the Washington po-
lice, asking him to look out for girl named
Cora Littleford, about IA years old, who ran
away from her home in Washington about o
month ago, and who has gotten in bad com
pany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-31

The AQUEDUcT BRIDGE The beard of
engineer officers appointed to consider 81
plan for the reconstruction of The Aquednct
bridge have made their report 10 the chief
ofcDgineers, which was on Saturday sub
mitted to the Secretary Of War. They re-
port in favor of the general plan recently
submitted by Col Hams, but strongly re-
commanding that draw be constructed in
the span at the Virginia end of the bridge.
Co Hams reported the draw as discretion
ary but the board regards it as necessary
loT the future needs of navigation and COM
meTce The river. they report, is navigable
ioF some distance above the bridge, and an
opportunity should be given for vessels to
pass through the bridge. To reconstruct
tne bridge according to the plans aud speci-
ncatlons accompanying the report will cost,
me board estimates, $4,000. There is now
SlVoVV available for the work, and the
oOaFd recommends that Congress be asked
10 appropriate the necessary additional ap-
ptOpiIaiion Of $4,000 at once. that there
may ee no unnecessary delay in beginning
operations. The Secretary Of War will to-
Jay transmit the report to Congress, accom-
panied by request for the additional ap-
piopIiaton